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2017 Holiday Gift Guide: babies

There’s something to be said for creating these holiday gift guides every year. They are a LOT of work, but they’re also deeply satisfying. I love being able to help give you tried-and-tested gift ideas for your loved ones. My policy has steadfastly remained that brands can’t buy their way into the guides — and that’s true again this year.

In 2017, five years after my first-ever gift guide, I’ve gone back to my roots and created a series of guides to make it easier to find what you’re looking for: babies, little ones, big kids, teens and adults. In them, you’ll find ideas for stocking stuffers and WHOA gifts alike.

Each guide will launch every few days in the coming weeks and — the best part — is that one very lucky reader will win everything featured in a given guide. So that’s five distinct guides and five big winners. You’re free to enter each one; there’s no limit to the number of times you can win.

So get your lists ready, because this game is afoot.

HERE WE GO-HO-HO WITH PART 1 OF THIS YEAR’S GIFT GUIDE!

Baby holiday gift guide

OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG

What is it? Yeah, yeah…it’s not technically for the baby. But this all-leather diaper bag, designed by moms, is perfect for babies-on-the-go. It has all the pockets you’ll need for a walk to the park or a plane ride with your infant. There are feet to protect the bottom of the bag and it comes with an optional crossbody strap, which was always a must for me. And one day — when diaper bags are a thing of your past — you’ll be able to use this as a work bag because it fits even 17″ laptops comfortably.

ECO CHIC MOVEMENT GIFT SET

What is it? A gorgeous Canadian lineup of 100 per cent all natural baby lotions, creams and oils. This is a line I first used with Miss Q many years ago and it’s as beautiful today as it was then. The diaper cream is effective but gentle and that baby oil saw lots of massages in our house — well past the toddler years. (You can also check out this brand at The Healthy Moms Fall Marketplace during the BabyTime Show, Nov 10-12, 2017.)

DOODLE & CO POP PACIFIER

What is it? Even though neither of my kids were hot on soothers, the Pop Pacifier would definitely have been one that I would have tried. Between the awesome colours and the fact that it’s made from 100 per cent silicone, the bonus is that when it drops, the nipple automatically pops back into a protective case. (You can also check out this brand at The Healthy Moms Fall Marketplace during the BabyTime Show, Nov 10-12, 2017.)

ezpz mini mat

What is it? When we first started feeding the kids solids, I would often toss food right onto their high chair tray. But when we moved them up to the table and took the tray off, we would have loved using something like this to make mealtimes fun for our toddlers but easy for the cleaner-uppers. The ezpz mini mat design will also work well for kids who don’t like their food touching. This version is also small enough to roll up and take with you to restaurants! (You can also check out this brand at The Healthy Moms Fall Marketplace during the BabyTime Show, Nov 10-12, 2017.)

KIZINGO ERGONOMIC SPOON

What is it? The coolest spoon ever for your little eaters! Most spoons simply aren’t designed for babies with not-the-best dexterity and small-motor control that’s still developing, but Kizingo’s version is shaped in every direction to support small hands. Plus, hello — fun colours! (You can also check out this brand at The Healthy Moms Fall Marketplace during the BabyTime Show, Nov 10-12, 2017.)

STONZ INFANT SET

What is it? Our kids lived in STONZ Booties and thumbless Mittz when they were infants and toddlers. I loved that I could pull the Booties on right over top of their little Robeez or other shoes to give some protection from the cold while still allowing them to practise walking without being loaded down by too-heavy winter boots. And getting small, busy hands into the infant Mittz is a breeze — meaning you can get out the door faster and with fewer frustrations. There are so many different colours and characters from which to choose that it makes it easy to find something perfect for every baby’s personality.

Win it all!

One lucky winner will win everything featured in this gift guide, valued at nearly $500! Please review the contest dates, terms and conditions carefully in the Rafflecopter widget. Lots of luck to everyone who enters, and happy holidays.a Rafflecopter giveaway

DISCLAIMER: Products provided to MommyGearest.com for gift guide inclusion are for consideration only; there is no guarantee when a brand submits a product that it will be chosen for the guide. All items are carefully vetted before they appear in the guide and brands are not allowed to pay to appear. Some photos provided by brands.

ahhhh I am most excited about the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG!! One of my regrets when my daughters were babies was not dishing out the money for a good quality, versatile diaper bag that could function as a purse as well. My diaper bag was one that came free with the stroller 🙁

ahhhh I am most excited about the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG!! One of my regrets when my daughters were babies was not dishing out the money for a good quality, versatile diaper bag that could function as a purse as well. My diaper bag was one that came free with the stroller 🙁

Our first grandchild is due next May. WE are overjoyed! I’m entering this giveaway for my daughter who is weeks from finishing university, works full time, just got married last June & now expecting 1st baby. There is no way she or we could afford the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG type of luxury. The entire list of of Baby items are amazing. Discovering all these products that they definitely didn’t have when i had babies 🙂 is incredibly overwhelming. Exciting!

Our first grandchild is due next May. WE are overjoyed! I’m entering this giveaway for my daughter who is weeks from finishing university, works full time, just got married last June & now expecting 1st baby. There is no way she or we could afford the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG type of luxury. The entire list of of Baby items are amazing. Discovering all these products that they definitely didn’t have when i had babies 🙂 is incredibly overwhelming. Exciting!

I am most excited about the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG, because it is high quality leather, it is stylish, and yes, you can use it as a night bag for yourself that will fit a laptop amongst other things! 🙂

I am most excited about the OEMI BABY “PARKSIDE” DIAPER BAG, because it is high quality leather, it is stylish, and yes, you can use it as a night bag for yourself that will fit a laptop amongst other things! 🙂

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